Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Fate lies ahead
Like the sun will rise
The light has been gone
Far to long from your eyes
But you never changed
Never played your part
And you have erased
All the fear from your heart
And tried to forget
The light in your eyes is fading out
Nights falling deeper in the heart
Hiding the truth and crashing down
My baby's a dancer in the dark
You've seen it all
You don't mind going blind
You've seen it all
All the wonders of life
Run to your boy
Don't conceal your scars
Run to your boy
And let him feel your love
Before it's too late
The light in your eyes keeps fading out
Nights falling deeper in the heart
Hiding the truth and crashing down
My baby's a dancer in the dark
Your sight is dying but you keep on trying to save your boy
You keep on lying but your false illusions will be destroyed
You heard it calling, but you turned your face, never played your part
You heard it singing, but you danced away like a falling star
Dancer in the dark
Dancer in the dark
Dancer in the dark
Dancer in the dark
Like the sun will rise
The light has been gone
Far to long from your eyes
But you never changed
Never played your part
And you have erased
All the fear from your heart
And tried to forget
The light in your eyes is fading out
Nights falling deeper in the heart
Hiding the truth and crashing down
My baby's a dancer in the dark
You've seen it all
You don't mind going blind
You've seen it all
All the wonders of life
Run to your boy
Don't conceal your scars
Run to your boy
And let him feel your love
Before it's too late
The light in your eyes keeps fading out
Nights falling deeper in the heart
Hiding the truth and crashing down
My baby's a dancer in the dark
Your sight is dying but you keep on trying to save your boy
You keep on lying but your false illusions will be destroyed
You heard it calling, but you turned your face, never played your part
You heard it singing, but you danced away like a falling star
Dancer in the dark
Dancer in the dark
Dancer in the dark
Dancer in the dark
Lyrics submitted by pretorianzero
Dancer In The Dark Lyrics as written by Eero Heinonen Aki Hakala
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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